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Metacam by mouth
Slitherz was prescribed Metacam orally for 5 to 7 days. I did exactly what the vet did but it's bubbling some out of his nostril and he's keeping his head elevated now. I called them and explained and they said there shouldn't be anything to worry about and I could bring him in everyday for the treatment or I could wait an hour and try again. That doesn't flow right with me. I'm not aorried he didn't get it all I'm worried that he might get a RI now. They said not to worry. That isn't working because I am.
Any of you have experience with this?
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Basically your vet is the equivalent of a your doctor trying to cure a pneumonia with an aspirin
Most important is to find a new vet that is experienced with Reptiles, the fact that he prescribe Metacam which is a Anti-Inflammatory/Pain Killer similar to aspirin tells me yours has no clue which is pretty typical.
First a vet will do a culture to established the type of RI you are dealing with, there are different RI which do not all respond the the same anti-biotic.
Second the antibiotic will be injectable (any oral anti-biotic for a snake is simply a waste)
Third the duration of treatment should be 30 days min for a RI
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Re: Metacam by mouth
He doesn't have a RI. I just thought he might. They were very thorough. He looked at him all over. Checked his heart, Skin, inside his mouth, nostrils, everything. Listened to his lungs. He said there's no reason to think he has a RI. He prescribed to Metacam as a precautionary measure because once in a while he makes a "huff" sound when going up.
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Re: Metacam by mouth
Originally Posted by HeathBish
He doesn't have a RI. I just thought he might. They were very thorough. He looked at him all over. Checked his heart, Skin, inside his mouth, nostrils, everything. Listened to his lungs. He said there's no reason to think he has a RI. He prescribed to Metacam as a precautionary measure because once in a while he makes a "huff" sound when going up.
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He was thinking if he has minor inflammation then this could help but he said he wouldn't worry and if he shows signs of illness then I can bring him back right away. I really believe he knew what he was doing. It really looked like it anyway. Lol
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Re: Metacam by mouth
Originally Posted by HeathBish
He doesn't have a RI. I just thought he might. They were very thorough. He looked at him all over. Checked his heart, Skin, inside his mouth, nostrils, everything. Listened to his lungs. He said there's no reason to think he has a RI. He prescribed to Metacam as a precautionary measure because once in a while he makes a "huff" sound when going up.
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And the equivalent of aspirin would be helpful how if the snake makes a huff???
Again my best advice here is find a new vet if you think there is something wrong with your snake, because there is no reason an animal should be prescribe something unless there is a valid reason and anyone familiar with reptiles (snakes in particular) would know that oral medicine has little to no effect.
Some vets are pretty good has hiding their lack of knowledge, I know one by me that will see exotics and managed to diagnose a friend snake with Septicemia.....the snake was in shed
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Re: Metacam by mouth
Metacam is an anti-inflammatory, correct? I would think inflammation could cause a huff noise at times.
Can we just get back to the original question, please. I'm worried the medicine will cause him to become ill because it was bubbling out his nostril. So, I was wondering if anyone had experience with that.
I wasn't questioning their abilities. I just wanted reassurance.
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Re: Metacam by mouth
Originally Posted by HeathBish
Metacam is an anti-inflammatory, correct? I would think inflammation could cause a huff noise at times.
Can we just get back to the original question, please. I'm worried the medicine will cause him to become ill because it was bubbling out his nostril. So, I was wondering if anyone had experience with that.
I wasn't questioning their abilities. I just wanted reassurance.
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Unf9rtunately, Deb is right. You're basically giving useless medicine to your snake. Just because the vet seemed "thorough" doesn't mean they're knowledgeable.
I can thoroughly look over a car engine, but don't have a clue what I'm looking at.
Keep in mind, a vets office is a business. Businesses make money by selling products, ie medicine
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Re: Metacam by mouth
Originally Posted by craigafrechette
Unf9rtunately, Deb is right. You're basically giving useless medicine to your snake. Just because the vet seemed "thorough" doesn't mean they're knowledgeable.
I can thoroughly look over a car engine, but don't have a clue what I'm looking at.
Keep in mind, a vets office is a business. Businesses make money by selling products, ie medicine
Let me explain... He did the exam. Told me he has no reason to believe he a RI and he looks and feels like a healthy snake. And while I was putting Slitherz back in the cooler he made the noise as he was going up my arm. He said we could try metacam to see if he's got slight inflammation. I agreed to it but he didn't push that I need it. We almost left with nothing.
So should I just not give it and monitor? Could I make him sick by not administering properly? I thought I did it the way he showed me but I must have done something wrong. Obviously.
Im not trying to be mean. Seriously. I'm just worried for him because of the medicine bubbling out hi nostril after I gave it. I'm sorry if I came off as being mean.
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Re: Metacam by mouth
Originally Posted by HeathBish
Let me explain... He did the exam. Told me he has no reason to believe he a RI and he looks and feels like a healthy snake. And while I was putting Slitherz back in the cooler he made the noise as he was going up my arm. He said we could try metacam to see if he's got slight inflammation. I agreed to it but he didn't push that I need it. We almost left with nothing.
So should I just not give it and monitor? Could I make him sick by not administering properly? I thought I did it the way he showed me but I must have done something wrong. Obviously.
Im not trying to be mean. Seriously. I'm just worried for him because of the medicine bubbling out hi nostril after I gave it. I'm sorry if I came off as being mean.
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You didn't come off mean at all, just concerned f9r your snake, which is admirable.
I, luckily, have never had a sick snake and have never had to medicate any. But I know that orally medicating a snake is like shoveling sand against the tide.
And quite frankly, I trust Deborah 100000%. I would be willing to bet my house she's more experienced and more knowledgable about snakes than that vet.
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Re: Metacam by mouth
Originally Posted by craigafrechette
You didn't come off mean at all, just concerned f9r your snake, which is admirable.
I, luckily, have never had a sick snake and have never had to medicate any. But I know that orally medicating a snake is like shoveling sand against the tide.
And quite frankly, I trust Deborah 100000%. I would be willing to bet my house she's more experienced and more knowledgable about snakes than that vet.
Ok. Then I will just stop giving it then. If that's not what I should do then just tell me.
What could that noise be he makes every so often when coming up, then? No discharge, open mouth breathing, wheezing, etc. Seems perfectly healthy besides that. And it's occasional so it's confusing. Lol
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